I trade in both worlds

In today's society, it is extremely difficult for a woman with a child to survive, let alone live a comfortable life. This is also the case in the Xu family. If it were in another village, Xu Xu would not be able to divorce, not to mention that the land and property of the two children would most likely not be preserved.

When Aunt Xu was a child, there was a family in the village whose parents had died, leaving behind a child who was a few years old. The family’s house and land were divided up by their uncles and aunts. Not only was there no one to raise the child, but the child disappeared a few days after the property was divided. Some people privately said that he was sold by his uncle.

I don't know if Xu Xu has any plans for his future life. After all, it is impossible for him to live on the output from the land. Although it is enough for them to eat and drink, it is only enough for food and drink. If he sends the twins to school, the expenses will be far from enough.

Even if Zhang Yunxiang left some money, if there was a headache or fever, no matter how much money she left, it would not be enough. She still had to make a living and have some income.

Second Aunt Xu pulled Xu Xu aside and asked in a low voice, "Xu Xu, do you have any plans for the future?"

Glancing at Xu Jin and Xu Zhun, Xu Xu replied, "I want to ask my second grandfather about the private schools nearby in a couple of days. I want to send Xiao Jin and Xiao Zhun to the private school first. When they go to school, I will go to the embroidery studio in town to get some embroidery work. The income from doing some large embroidery work is also considerable, which can basically cover our daily expenses."

Xu Xu's craftsmanship is ranked among the best among the owners of embroidery pavilions. Xu Xu learned embroidery from Zhang Yunxiang. It is said that Zhang Yunxiang learned Suzhou embroidery from the embroiderer beside the queen, but her embroidery skills are still not as good as Xu Xu, whom she taught.

Second Aunt Xu also felt that Xu Xu's plan was the most suitable for her at the moment: "Since you have a plan, that's good. If you need any help, just tell us. But aren't Xiao Jin and Xiao Zhun a little too young to go to private school now?"

In fact, Xu Xu was also worried about this. If she was too young, she would be bullied in the private school. She was also worried that the teacher would not accept her. "I don't know. I'll go ask first. If he accepts her, that's the best. If not, then I'll wait until next year. She's just playing at home. It's good to be able to go to the private school and learn something."

Second Aunt Xu nodded and said, "That makes sense. Then you don't have to wait a few days. Go over and ask them later. The wheat harvest is about to start and the private school will also be closed. If the wheat is harvested, you can go to school after the summer harvest."

There is no difference between asking now and asking two days later, Xu Xu agreed: "Then I will pack up and go to Second Grandfather's house later."

Second Aunt Xu felt that Xu Xu had a very difficult life. She had to rely on herself for everything. There was no old man to help her. She would take the initiative to help as long as she could, thinking that it would be good to lighten the burden for Xu Xu: "It's so hot, don't take the children out. You stay at home with them. I'll ask Second Uncle to go over and ask. Anyway, they are not busy these two days. They are at home weaving bamboo baskets."

Xu Xu agreed, "Then I'll have to trouble Second Aunt and Second Uncle."

"What's the trouble? I'm just asking a question." Aunt Xu picked up the basket and prepared to go back: "I'll go back first. I'll come back and tell you later if it's okay."

After Second Aunt Xu went back, Xu Xu prepared to try to go over there again. After telling the children not to go out to bask in the sun, Xu Xu came to the door of the utility room.

Looking at the door frame, wondering if he could get through today smoothly, Xu Xu was so nervous that his hands began to tremble. He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. He felt that his heartbeat was not as fast and his hands were not shaking as much.

I stretched out my right hand and pressed my trembling thumb on the door frame. Then I opened my eyes and saw the yard I had visited the day before. I could hear children talking outside the yard wall, and the chattering was very lively.

Xu Xu ignored all this and continued to put her hand on the door frame and went back home. She went back and forth several times until she was sure that she could move freely between the two places through the door frame of the utility room.

Coming to the courtyard again, Xu Xu stood at the door for a while, until he was sure that there was no one here, and then he climbed directly to the second-floor platform, where he could clearly see the outside world and hear sounds more clearly.

There was no old lady under the big tree opposite today, but there was a small stall selling food. There were five or six people queuing in front of the stall. I don’t know what the food was and whether it tasted good.

Seeing those people queuing up and taking the food and leaving, is it possible that people in this world don’t have to pay for their purchases? If it’s free, she would also like to queue up and get one to try, but unfortunately she didn’t dare to leave the courtyard.

There are many children wearing the same clothes on the street downstairs, carrying bags and walking through the courtyard. Where are these children going? Are they going to private schools? Are the clothes of private schools here the same?

Xu Xu was watching here with great interest, but she didn't know that Xu Jin at home was looking for her like crazy.

Xu Jin and Xu Zhun took Xu Qiwei to play in the yard. Xu Tiantian was still lying on the rocking cradle, watching her uncle and brother chasing the dog.

They were having a great time when Xu Tingting suddenly started crying. Xu Jin ran over to comfort his nephew: "Tiantian, don't cry, don't cry, be good, uncle will play with you."

Xu Zhun and Xu Qiwei also ran over to make faces at Xu Tingting to tease her, but unfortunately, Xu Tingting just kept crying and twisting her lower body.

Seeing Xu Tingting twisting and turning, Xu Zhun guessed, "Did Tingting have diarrhea? Is she crying because she's uncomfortable?"

As he spoke, he reached out and touched it, and found that the diaper was wet. Xu Jin saw that Xu Tingting had been crying for so long and Xu Xu didn't come over. He looked at the main house and then at the back of the house, wondering if Xu Xu might be in the vegetable garden and didn't hear it. After thinking for a while, he said to Xu Zhun: "Xiao Zhun, you look after your brother. I'll go find my sister."

After saying that, without waiting for Xu Zhun's reply, he turned around and ran to the vegetable garden. He looked around the garden but didn't see Xu Xu. He ran to the toilet, kitchen, and room to look, but still didn't find anyone. Thinking of Xu Xu cleaning in the utility room a few days ago, he ran to the utility room again, but still didn't go there.

Xu Tingting was still crying, and Xu Jin couldn't find her sister. He was so anxious that he was about to cry. He thought about going to Xu Jizong's house to check, so he turned around and ran out the door. In his anxiety, he was like Xu Xu before, tripped by the threshold, and fell forward. Xu Jin was so scared that he held the threshold with both hands, and in his hurry, the bolt on the door frame scratched his palm with a bloody mark.

He held onto the door sill to calm his heart which had just been beating violently from fear, but he only felt a slight pain in his palm. He did not see the blood on his palm being sucked away by the door frame. Then his head began to feel a little dizzy. Xu Jin leaned his head against the door frame to calm down, and when he looked up again, his mouth opened in surprise.

The unfamiliar environment frightened him so much that he dared not even breathe. His whole body seemed to be frozen, unable to move. His hands holding the door frame kept shaking. He was so frightened that he couldn't even vent his desire to cry.

Looking at the quiet yard, listening to the occasional talking coming from outside.